Infection Control Licence - Australian Capital Territory

Description

You will need to apply for this licence if you intend to provide a service where skin penetration procedures are undertaken.

You will need this licence if you provide:

  • acupuncture
  • beauty therapy
  • body piercing
  • dental practice services
  • dry needling
  • pathology services
  • podiatry services
  • tattooing
  • nail salon services.

You will also need to apply for procedure approval for any procedures that you undertake involving skin penetration.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Please consult with the Contact Officer for information on any eligibility requirements.

Duration

1, 2 or 3 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $223.35

Per year per premises. Fees for 2025-26

Transfer Transfer All $91.30

Per premises. Fees for 2025-26

Act(s) name

Public Health Act 1997 Australian Capital Territory

Regulation(s) name

Public Health Regulation 2000 Australian Capital Territory

Administering agency

Health and Community Services Directorate

Population Health